He was born September 25, 1917, at Fowler, Kansas the son of John and Julia (Bergkamp) Low. As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School. After his education, he joined the United States Army, serving during World War II. Upon his discharge, he returned to Fowler where he began his insurance career, owning and operating the Low Insurance Agency.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing bingo, and spending time with family and friends.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion for 60 yrs, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, and Kiwanis International for 30 yrs, all of Fowler.

On October 29, 1946, he married Coletta Gerber, at Fowler, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include:
Two sons, Mark Low and wife, Karla of Fowler, Kansas
Kendall Low and wife, Stephanie of Shawnee Mission, Kansas

A sister, Aileen Aldrich of San Bernardino, California

Four grandchildren

He is preceded in death by two sons, Phillip and Terry Low; a daughter, Cindy Low; his parents; and two brothers, Melvin and Dale Low.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church with Father Angel Dy presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortaury, Meade, Kansas. Interment will be in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

The family would welcome memorials to the American Legion Post 215 in care of the funeral home.